White Owl

1074 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk

White Owl has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jun 11, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found one violation, down from three violations the time before.

Non-food contact surfaces clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so White Owl is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of residue.

4-602.13

Jan 29, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Jan 25, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

6 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the dining room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk in door handle in the basement has a thick accumulation of debris.

4-602.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures by the new hand sink do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an

6-201.13

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The walls in the new hand sink area are constructed of drywall. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Some fixtures in the basement such as pipes and junction boxes have an accumulation of soil residue and old debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jan 9, 2024

Opening

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.

3-603.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The beverage unit was not in good repair, nonfunctional during inspeciton.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the area beneath the flattop grill have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. The top of the basement water heater has an accumulation of dust and debris.

4-602.13

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The walls around the basement hand sink are constructed of poured concrete. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The cross pieces of wood on basement storage area walls has an accumulation of old rodent droppings, dust, and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris, especially in the area near the dishwasher. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in areas of the kitchen and basement do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was White Owl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at White Owl on file is from Jun 11, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at White Owl?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at White Owl.

How does White Owl compare to other restaurants in Providence?

White Owl most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has White Owl's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at White Owl have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at White Owl means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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